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Will snails attack shrimp?

Asked: Glen Gdanski, Last Updated:

I have never heard mystery snails attacking shrimps or any other fishes. If your tank has live plants, then the snails can try to eat some of the leaves. However, I have seen them only going for the dead leaves. ... If you can ensure these, your mystery snails will do just fine!

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    • Rio Grande River, Argentina. ...
    • Missouri River, Montana. ...
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